Can I link audio thats not local into my html file?

Question

My hosting doesn't allow me to upload mp3 or any audio files, so is there any way I can link audio in some other way? I know we can embed soundcloud and stuff but just wondering if there was any other alternative.

Answer 1

I’ve found this very useful guide that covers some alternatives:

Linking to a sound file using a href allows a browser to open and play an audio file if the viewer of your web page has properly configured their Internet browser. You can also use the tag or the newer tag to insert a sound file directly into a web page.

<a href> tag

<a href="https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/m/example.mp3">Play sound 
file</a>

<audio> tag

The tag can create a media player as part of the web page. It allows the visitor to play, stop, pause, or download an audio file. The element is compatible with all modern web browsers.

<audio controls>
  <source src="https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/m/example.mp3" />
</audio>

<embed> tag

An older method of including audio files is to use the tag. While this method certainly works, it is less efficient than those which were mentioned above. As such, we recommend using one of the solutions demonstrated above.

<embed src="https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/m/example.mp3">